SE17 1AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1AB

SE17 1AB, Southwark has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.30 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 637 crimes and a crime rate of 17.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 1AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1AB, encompassing approximately 10139 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 1AB area, explore the SE17 1AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (46.43% increase)
  • Burglary: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE17 1AB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Rodney Place with total crimes: 15
  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10

SE17 1AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6821.3030.77%
Violence and sexual offences416.7146.43%
Burglary214.04133.33%
Theft from the person202.07-4.76%
Other theft151.9750.00%
Drugs101.4842.86%
Vehicle crime80.99100.00%
Public order70.790.00%
Robbery70.6940.00%
Shoplifting70.69600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6950.00%
Bicycle theft50.5925.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5215.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.132700.00%
Theft from the person212.760.00%
Other theft102.070.00%
Burglary90.990.00%
Public order70.890.00%
Drugs70.690.00%
Robbery50.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.390.00%
Bicycle theft40.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-95.45%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5116.3754.55%
Theft from the person365.03-2.70%
Violence and sexual offences223.55-42.11%
Other theft162.17-33.33%
Public order91.58125.00%
Vehicle crime80.89100.00%
Robbery80.7914.29%
Burglary70.79-56.25%
Bicycle theft40.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.39100.00%
Drugs20.20-86.67%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.13-24.00%
Theft from the person373.7532.14%
Anti-social behaviour333.65-41.07%
Other theft243.2560.00%
Burglary162.37128.57%
Drugs151.58650.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.48-10.00%
Robbery70.89-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.69-69.23%
Public order40.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5619.7324.44%
Violence and sexual offences505.5211.11%
Theft from the person284.930.00%
Other theft152.76-16.67%
Vehicle crime131.48225.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.28150.00%
Robbery80.99100.00%
Burglary70.79-22.22%
Public order60.6950.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-50.00%
Shoplifting20.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4517.36-27.42%
Violence and sexual offences454.449.76%
Theft from the person284.44-6.67%
Other theft182.76-21.74%
Burglary91.7880.00%
Shoplifting60.89200.00%
Vehicle crime40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.39-55.56%
Public order40.3933.33%
Bicycle theft40.39300.00%
Robbery40.39-50.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Other crime20.20100.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6218.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences416.110.00%
Theft from the person304.040.00%
Other theft232.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.270.00%
Robbery80.890.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Public order30.300.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202452
April 202451
January 202433
December 202356
November 202345
October 202362

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 20247
January 202416
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20242
January 202415
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202428
June 20241
April 202422
January 202438
December 202350
November 202345
October 202341

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 200 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
April 202436
January 202437
December 202328
November 202328
October 202330

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 202416
January 202424
December 202315
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 202313
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Rodney Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 12. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 14. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Content Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 28. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Dean'S Buildings
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1